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Alpha

Michigan · 145 residents · 0.942 sq mi
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Alpha has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,417. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,000. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−27%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
154 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 210 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
56.5
+45%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
601041491932371990201020202024Alpha
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,417
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,635
+21%since 2000
from $12,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.315
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−56.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
55.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+5%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alpha on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(2)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
41.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.5%
−67.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Female
62.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpha, Michigan?

Alpha, Michigan has about 145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpha, Michigan?

The typical household in Alpha, Michigan earns about $25,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpha, Michigan expensive?

In Alpha, Michigan, the median home is worth about $38,000, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Alpha, Michigan?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alpha, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpha, Michigan?

About 21.7% of people in Alpha, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpha, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpha, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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